“my heart is overwhelmed. to all of my friends on and off social media, thank you so much for showering me with your love, kind words and birthday wishes. this has been 17 years of pure joy and I’m so thankful to be growing up with all of you,” Bailee wrote on Instagram. “i decided to put my phone down today and will be sure to write back tomorrow- thank you for everything. truly blessed, here’s to 17.”